How many words contain the sequence 'z'?

There are 112 words in our dictionary that contain the exact sequence 'z'. You can browse them all using the list above.

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Some common words containing 'z' include Zakah, Zakat, Zakkeu. These words are frequently used in everyday English communication.

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All Words Containing 'z'

Zakah Noun Zakat Noun Zakkeu Noun (Proper) Zaklohpakap Noun (Proper) Zakuska Noun Zakuski Noun (Plural) Zalambdodont Adjective Zeal Noun Zero Number, Noun, Adjective, Verb Zigzag Noun, Verb, Adjective Zone Noun, Verb Zoom Verb, Noun, Exclamation

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Words Starting With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Words Ending With

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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1. What is the name 'Zac' typically short for?

Zachary Zachariah Zackery All of the above

2. Where does the word 'zabra' originate from?

Spanish Greek Norse Native American

3. In biblical law, what besides people was told to sabbatize in the seventh year?

The rivers The land The stars The roads

4. For what skill were the Zacatecos especially famed?

Pottery glazing Deep-sea fishing Tapestry weaving Archery

5. What material is used in the original macadamizing method?

Sand only Crushed stone only Cement and water Wood chips

6. What distinguishes smalts from zaffers?

Smalts are liquid Zaffers are synthetic Smalts contain potash Nothing

7. Which syllable is stressed in 'cabezones'?

The first The middle None The final syllable (SOHNZ)

8. Which context suits 'zaffer' best?

A ceramics history chapter A lab report A weather forecast A tax form

9. What does 'zaftig' describe?

A full, soft, rounded figure, described with approval Extreme thinness Poor health Great height

10. What is the correct plural of 'yaguaza'?

Yaguaza Yaguazae Yaguazas Yaguazas'

11. How many syllables does 'zabra' have?

One Three Four Two

12. What type of wine is traditionally used to make zabajone?

Chianti Prosecco Marsala Pinot Grigio

13. After Australia's 1966 decimalization, 'zack' loosely referred to:

The pound note The five-cent coin The ten-dollar bill A credit card

14. How is 'zacaton' pronounced?

ZAK-uh-ton za-KAT-on zah-kah-TOHN ZAY-ton

15. What does it mean if a basketball player is 'in the zone'?

They are trapped in a small space They are highly focused and performing exceptionally well They are angry and aggressive They are lost and confused

16. Which sentence uses 'rabbinize' correctly?

She rabbinize happily. The rabbinize custom is old. A rabbinize arrived. Scholars rabbinized the story.

17. Which of the following sentences uses 'zabaglione' correctly?

I will zabaglione the mixture. She ordered some zabaglione. The zabaglione pan is hot. He is very zabaglione.

18. What color did recorded lots produce after firing?

Yellow Clear Black Deep blue

19. Who is the macadam process named after?

John Loudon McAdam John Macadam Macadamia Nut Adam Smith

20. What is the correct stress pattern for 'Zaglossus'?

zag-GLOSS-us ZAG-gloss-us zag-gloss-US ZAG-GLOSS-US

21. Which word is a common alternative spelling of zabaiones?

Zabagliones Sabayons Custards Eggnogs

22. Which prepositions correctly complete the phrase: 'Zero ___ the target'?

in in on out on up to

23. Which language provides the classic example of a labiopalatal sound?

French German Spanish Latin

24. Which sentence uses Zabeta grammatically correct?

He is zabetaing. The troupe performed the Zabeta. She wore a beautiful zabeta. We saw a zabeta of birds.

25. What is the core meaning of 'macarize'?

To cook pasta To make someone happy To travel abroad To write poetry

26. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The zaddickim were revered. A zaddickim taught there. The zaddickim was revered. Every zaddickim came.

27. From which language does the root 'Baal' originate?

Greek Latin Semitic (Canaanite/Hebrew) Germanic

28. Which spelling belongs to the character Zack Morris?

Zack Zach Zac Zak

29. A classic zaibatsu was organized like what?

A workers' cooperative A family-owned pyramid of companies A government ministry A sports league

30. Which of the following is an antonym of a macadamized road?

Paved highway Tarmac runway Dirt path Stone bridge

31. What does 'cabezons' mean?

One giant sculpin More than one cabezon—the standard English plural A fishing lure A kind of kelp

32. In which syllable does the primary stress fall when pronouncing 'macadamized'?

First (ma) Second (cad) Third (a) Fourth (mized)

33. Which word should NOT be confused with 'macadamize'?

Pave Tarmac Macadamia Asphalt

34. What does the name 'Zac' literally mean?

God is great The Lord has remembered He who laughs The supplanter

35. What does 'zakuska' mean in Russian food culture?

A main course A dessert A type of tea A single appetizer or snack served with drink

36. How is 'Zacatec' pronounced?

zuh-KAY-tek sa-KAT-ee zah-CHA-tek ZAK-uh-tek

37. Which sentence is correct?

The Zak plays guitar. Zak plays guitar. Zak play guitar. Zak playing guitar daily.

38. What does the idiom 'the weekend zoomed by' mean?

The weekend was very boring. The weekend passed very quickly. The weekend was full of travel. The weekend was ruined by rain.

39. In photography, what is the difference between 'zooming' and 'panning'?

Zooming is side-to-side, panning is in-and-out. Zooming is in-and-out, panning is side-to-side. They are the exact same thing. Zooming is for video, panning is for photos.

40. What is zabaglione?

A type of Italian pasta A warm, whipped egg and wine dessert A cold coffee drink A hard cheese

41. Why is 'zagging' spelled with two g's?

All short words double their last letter The word comes from French spelling It ends in a vowel It is one syllable ending in consonant-vowel-consonant

42. Which sentence uses 'gaberlunzie' correctly?

The gaberlunzie asked for bread. He gaberlunzie the door. It was a very gaberlunzie day. The gaberlunzie quickly.

43. Which sentence is correct?

Ten zaire were spent. Ten zaire's were spent. Ten zaires were spent. Ten Zaires were spent.

44. What is the literal (scientific) meaning of 'crystallizing'?

Becoming a liquid Evaporating completely Forming solid crystals from a solution Burning slowly

45. Where does Zakkeu mainly survive today?

In song lyrics In legal codes In weather reports In unabridged word lists

46. Where would you most likely encounter 'zain' today?

A vet's office A riding school brochure An old sporting dictionary A feed store sign

47. Which word is a synonym for 'zabra'?

Airplane Caravel Automobile Train

48. In Hasidism, the zaddick is especially:

The community's spiritual leader The town mayor The chief merchant The oldest member

49. What does the '-odont' element mean?

Bone Skin Claw Tooth

50. Is 'macadamizes' used more often in the past or present?

Present Future Past/Historical It is timeless